So, you could actually "clone" the existing hard drive to an SSD drive, provided you create the proper sized partitions, because the original data size must FIT onto the SSD, which is usually smaller.

About the Sata ports.

You going to have to live with the experience.

Connect the SSD to any Sata2 port. Make the clone. Disconnect. Swap out the SSD to the boot drive cabling.

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